As traditional education models continue to show their limitations, a growing number of states are embracing student-centered, competency-based learning as a path forward.Between the release…
Transforming K-12 education systems and structures requires strong and effective leadership. This is true whether a leader is working at the state level to implement…
This year, we heard a lot from states about the importance of preparing students for postsecondary and career readiness. This nationwide concern was front and…
Since its founding, ¿ì²¥ÊÓÆµ has been at the forefront of high school transformation. For more than a decade, we’ve championed personalized, student-centered learning as key…
On July 29th, the U.S. Department of Education released guidance to clarify the process states must undertake to request a waiver from certain Elementary and…
Co-authored by Celina Pierrottet and Valli Pendyala at the National Association of State Boards of EducationMany students feel that high school isn’t preparing them for…
As federal policy continues to evolve, ¿ì²¥ÊÓÆµ remains committed to advocating for priorities that foster innovation and ensure all learners are prepared to thrive in…
Education policy has changed dramatically since 2015, when ¿ì²¥ÊÓÆµ introduced a bold new vision for the future of education: a state policy framework that reimagined…
Interactive Map The State of Competency-Based Education Policy Explore Map Publication June 11, 2025 By: KEY TAKEAWAYS: The State of Competency-Based Education Policy Map is…
The State Policy Framework for Personalized Learning establishes an end-state policy structure for those seeking to advance the growth of student-centered and competency-based approaches at…
In support of the State Policy Framework for Personalized Learning, we’ve compiled additional resources for readers to explore each condition further. System Purpose State policy…
This information is accurate as of the end of April 2025. By creating the policy environments that give schools and districts the flexibility to innovate,…